Chestnut Grove

Wood, Forest in Norfolk South Norfolk

England

Chestnut Grove

A143 east at the end of the Harleston by-pass Credit: Roy Hughes

Chestnut Grove, Norfolk is a picturesque wood or forest located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is known for its dense canopy of chestnut trees, which provide a stunning display of vibrant autumn colors as well as a rich source of chestnuts during the harvest season.

This woodland area covers approximately 50 acres, making it a relatively small but charming destination for nature enthusiasts and locals alike. The forest is easily accessible, with well-maintained footpaths and trails that wind through the trees, allowing visitors to explore the beauty of the natural surroundings.

Chestnut Grove is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, providing a haven for wildlife such as squirrels, deer, and various bird species. The forest floor is carpeted with a thick layer of fallen leaves, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

The wood is a popular spot for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and birdwatching. Its tranquil setting also makes it an ideal location for nature photography and painting enthusiasts, who can capture the changing seasons and the unique beauty of the forest.

Chestnut Grove, Norfolk is not only a haven for nature lovers but also an important ecological site, contributing to the overall biodiversity of the region. Its conservation and preservation are of paramount importance, ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy the natural wonders it has to offer.

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Chestnut Grove Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.42316/1.312102 or Grid Reference TM2585. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A143 east at the end of the Harleston by-pass

Roy Hughes

The site of the former Redenhall railway station

Close to this point at the lower end of Church Road was the Redenhall railway station, built in 1861 and closed in 1866 as an economy measure and very few passengers and no freight facilities. It was 7½ miles from Tivetshall with a low platform 60 yards long. The station remained in use as a cottage for the gatekeeper. The Church Road crossing (designated No. 41) was immediately to the west of the station. The A143 was built over 6¼ miles of the original track-bed between the former Ditchingham maltings and Redenhall roundabout.

Adrian S Pye

The embankment still remains in the garden

This piece of the railway embankment is still extant and is indicative of the precise location of the railway bridge (No. 1181) which carried the line over Redenhall Road 670 yards (614 Metres) distant from the short lived Redenhall Station. see TM2684 : The site of the former Redenhall railway station

Adrian S Pye

Location of the Redenhall Road girder bridge

The bridge carried the WVR line diagonally over the Redenhall Road on an embankment which is still extant in the garden of Bridge House. The bridge which was designated No. 1181 was just over 7 miles distant from Tivetshall and only 670 yards distant from the short-lived Redenhall station which stood at the bottom of Church Lane. The bridge crossed the road between the green Telecom box and the second lamp-post. The embankment of the left side of the road was removed when the bridge was dismantled.

Adrian S Pye

The name-plate on Bridge House, Redenhall

The railway embankment in the garden of Bridge House is still extant. TM2584 : The embankment still remains in the garden I am very grateful to the owner for his assistance in allowing me access and for additional information regarding the railway line.

Adrian S Pye

The approach to Redenhall Station

The station at Redenhall was opened in January 1861 and closed in August 1866. Nevertheless the station building remained as a crossing keeper's cottage for the remaining years of the line. It would have stood close to the centre of this image which looks toward Wortwell station a short distance down the line.

Adrian S Pye

By Redenhall Station, Harleston next stop

The railway followed the line of the road from here, the site of the crossing (No. 41) over Dyke Bridge (No. 1184) and over Redenhall Road and on towards Harleston Station. No trace of the line or infrastructure remains here.

Adrian S Pye

A bridge and underpass beneath Old Railway Road

The bridge spans a drainage channel and was designated bridge #1182. The occupational underpass was bridge #1183 is only a few yards to the right hidden in the trees. The road was built on the original railway embankment but was diverted from the original trajectory left of this point to meet the original height of the road at the roundabout on the left of the picture. The railway continued on the embankment towards the girder bridge #1181 over Redenhall Road, whereas the road diverts either side of the track.

Adrian S Pye

The site of the former Redenhall railway bridge

The line was on an embankment both sides of the road and passed over Redenhall Road on a girder bridge which stood where at the location of the green BT cabinet and the keep left bollard. The embankment can still be seen in the garden of Bridge House.

Adrian S Pye

Site of the former Redenhall Road girder bridge at Harleston

The bridge, just a few yards from Harleston Station, (designated No.1179) was a girder bridge on brick abutments, crossed the road diagonally where a house has since been erected on one side of the road and two bungalows on the other.

Adrian S Pye

Former WVR railway track ran across this field

The line would have left the embankment after the last bridge and entered a short cutting before returning to ground level across the field before once again going on to an embankment before crossing the next bridge and entering Harleston Station.

Adrian S Pye

A crossing over the railway line for the farm

The train at this point was coming down off the embankment after last the bridge (No. 1181) and before a short cutting, an unmanned gated crossing for farmer's access across the line. The train continued across the field to the next bridge on the Harleston Road.

Adrian S Pye